Vp 26 - Kramer Electronics
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1. 3 OFF JON OFF 4 OFF JON JON 5 ON OFF OFF 6 ON OFF 7 ON JON JOFF 8 ON JON JON 1 Bv default all dipswitches are set to OFF 21 Operating Your Switcher 7 1 Operating Your Switcher This section describes the Front panel buttons see section 7 1 Independent switchers AFV mode see section 7 2 Master audio breakaway mode see section 7 3 The Front Panel Buttons The front panel buttons include Two sets of four from 1 to 4 VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR buttons for switching to OUT 1 and or OUT 2 Two sets of four from 1 to 4 VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR buttons for switching OUT 1 and or OUT 2 Two sets of four from 1 to 4 s VIDEO Y C AUDIO SELECTOR buttons for switching to OUT 1 and or OUT 2 Two sets of two 1 and 2 COMP AUDIO SELECTOR buttons for switching to OUT 1 and or OUT 2 Nine MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR buttons two sets of VGA UXGA CV s VIDEO and COMP for OUT 1 and OUT 2 signals and MIC MIC AUDIO LEVEL up and down buttons to adjust the level at the master audio out connectors and the talk over function threshold MASTER AUDIO LEVEL up and down buttons to adjust the audio output level at the master audio out connectors without influencing any other audio output Panel LOCK button to lock the front panel buttons TALK OVER button which lowers or mutes the MASTER AUDIO LEVEL when the microphone picks up speech 1 MASTER OUT and SPKR OUT 2 Useful2. 23 VGA UXGA IN HD15 Connectors Connect to the VGA UXGA video sources 24 OUT HD15 Connectors Connect to the VGA UXGA video acceptors 25 IN BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video sources 26 OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the composite video acceptors 27 WC IN 4 pin Connectors Connect to the s Video sources 28 OUT 4 pin Connectors Connect to the s Video acceptors 29 Y INRCA Connectors 30 PB CB IN RCA Connectors EET bu oe Y PB CB PR CR video 31 COMP PR CR IN RCA Connectors 32 Y OUT RCA OUT Connectors Connect to the component Y PB CB PR CR video 33 PB CB OUT RCA Connectors acceptors 1 and 2 34 PR CR OUT RCA Connectors 35 CAT 5 VGA 2 OUT Twisted Pair Connector Connect to a remote computer graphics acceptor via a receiver for example the TP 122 36 FLASH PROG Button Push in for Program to upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware see section 8 or release for Normal the factory default 37 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit Figure 3 and Table 4 define the VP 26 underside features m mH 5 Hs 8 5 5 2 Figure 3 VP 26 Presentation Switcher Controller Underside View Table 4 VP 26 Underside Panel Features Feature Function 1 HS Switch Slide the switch to the right to NORMAL to retain the polarity Slide the switch to the left to change the HS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity 2 VS Switch Slide the switch to the right to NORMAL to retain th
3. Audio Gain Control for Groups VGA1 Composite Video 1 s Video 1 Composite Video 1 Notes 16 81 80 81 16 82 80 81 16 83 80 81 16 84 80 81 Mute 1681 EC 81 16 82 EC 81 16 83 EC 81 16 84 EC 81 OdB 1 1 1681 FF 81 1682 FF 81 16 83 FF 81 16 84 FF 81 9dB Table 13 Set the Audio OUT 2 Gain Control for the Groups Audio Gain Control for Groups VGA 2 Composite Video 2 s Video 2 Composite Video 2 Notes 16 85 80 81 16 86 80 81 16 87 80 81 16 88 80 81 Mute 16 85 EC 81 16 86 EC 81 16 87 EC 81 16 88 EC 81 1 1 16 85 FF 81 16 86 FF 81 16 87 FF 81 16 88 FF 81 9dB Table 14 Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone Audio Gain Control for Microphone 16 8A 80 81 Mute 16 8ACD 81 16 8A FF 81 Maximum 36 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table Table 15 Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Audio Gain Control for Master Out 16 89 80 81 16 89 F9 81 16 89 FF 81 Mute 0dB 3dB Table 16 Increase or Decrease the Audio Out 1 Gain by One Step VGA OUT 1 Composite s Video Component Master Out Microphone Video OUT 1 OUT 1 Video OUT 1 Increase 1881 8081 18 82 80 81 18 83 80 81 18 84 80 81 18 89 80 81 18 8A 80 81 Decrease 1881 81 81 18 82 81 81 18 83 81 81 18 84 81 81 18 89 81 81 18 8A 81 81 VGA OUT2 Composite s Video Component Video OUT OUT2 Video OUT 2 2 Increase 18 85 80 81 18 86 80 81 18 8
4. 4 T89CS1CCO1 T89CS1CCO2 89 511 2 T89CS1RB2 T89CSIRC2 T89C51RD2 TeXCS121 Device Select Comm OFF Serial Num Figure 21 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 5 Click OK and select Load Hex from the File menu 28 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Buffer Device Settings Help Load HEX 2 p m zo WU Save HEX As Read Configuration File Buffer Information Save Configuration As Size 63 Kbytes l Blank Est Range 0000 FBFF Checksum 400 Offset 0000 No Reset Before Loading BEEBE x HEX File x x 5 Serial Number al Comm OFF Figure 22 Loading the Hex 6 The Open File window opens Select the correct HEX file that contains the updated version of the firmware for VP 26 for example 26M_VIp2 hex and click Open 7 Press the keyboard shortcut key F3 or select the Communication RS232 command from the Settings menu or press the keys Alt SCR The RS232 window appears Change the COM port according to the configuration of your computer and select the 9600 baud rate BLCCNENEENENENN 1 15 Port Baud 9600 Manual Syne Connect Disconnect sme Cancel Figure 23 RS 232 Window 8 Click Connect In the Atmel Flip window in the Operations Flow column the Run button is active
5. 5 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties Button see Figure 11 General Connect using B IBM Netfinity 10 100 Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection Client for Microsoft Networks IV dB File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 11 Local Area Connection Properties Window 6 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in the details as shown in Figure 12 7 Click OK axi General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address JP address 152 158 1 2 Subnet mask Default gateway E ox omo Obtain DNS server address automatic Use the following DNS server addresses 34 Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced Figure 12 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 18 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 6 6 2 6 6 3 6 7 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via
6. MASTER OUTPUT res xe wc t Ye v Za HL dif 6 aia ene 41 048 oed HH 53555535 ri E E 5 ae rj Ha t E Figure 10 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 6 6 Controlling via ETHERNET You can connect the VP 26 via the Ethernet using a crossover cable see section 6 6 1 for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable see section 6 6 2 for connection via a network hub or network router 6 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC Crossover Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 26 to the Ethernet port on your PC via a crossover cable with RJ 45 connectors This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP 26 during the initial configuration After connecting the Ethernet port configure your PC as follows 1 Right click the My Network Places icon on your desktop 1 After connecting the Ethernet port you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port For detailed instructions see the Ethernet Configuration FC 11 guide pdf file in the technical support section on our Web site http www kramerelectronics com 17 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 2 Select Properties 3 Right click Local Area Connection Properties Select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window appears
7. and the name of the chip appears as the name of the third column AT89C51RD2 29 Flash Memory Upgrade Verify that in the Buffer Information column the HEX File VP26 hex appears Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bee MIS gt al la Ea 9 e or a Fr pe Em o fFF 9 L f Figure 24 Atmel Flip Window Connected 9 Click Run After each stage of the operation is completed the check box for that stage becomes colored green When the operation is completed all 4 check boxes will be colored green and the status bar message Memory Verify Pass appears 1 See also the blue progress indicator on the status bar 2 If an error message Not Finished shows click Run again 30 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade Atmel Flip 1 8 8 File Buffer Device Settings Help MIST ae gt 7 Lh Operations Flow Buffer Information AT83C5IRD2 See Sika Manufact Id 58 Blank FF f Erase Range 0000 1409 pede or Checksum QBFDFI Bares Ce Offset 0000 Device Id 3 FF IV Blank Check NoHeset Befora L osdng Hardware Byte 18 Bootloader Ver 24 HE File VP26 hex FZ Program m Device BSB fo Device SBV rc Serial Number Device 558 FF Verity C SU C Levelt Set Special Bytes A MEL te ser Read Set Run Clear 9600 Memory Verify Pass Figure 25 Atmel Flip Window Oper
8. request first suffix 10 request first prefix 62 DEFINE MACHINE 1 Number of inputs 1 For video 3 2 Number of outputs 2 For audio 1 for VGAI 2 for 3 for SVI 4 for YUVI 5 for VGA2 6 for CV2 7 for SV2 8 for YUV2 9 for master audio 10 for microphone NOTES on to Table 18 NOTE 1 When the master switcher is reset e g when it is turned on the reset code is sent to the PC If this code is sent to the switchers it will reset according to the present power down settings NOTE 2 These are bi directional definitions That is if the switcher receives the code it will perform the instruction and if the instruction is performed due to a keystroke operation on the front panel then these codes are sent For example if 0000 0001 Instruction Switch Groups 10000010 Input 42 10001001 in composite video group 10000001 Machine 1 master Was sent from the PC then the switcher machine 1 will switch input 2 in composite video group to its output If the user switched input 4 in the VGA group via the front panel keypad then the switcher will send 0100 0001 1000 0100 1000 0011 1000 0001 to the PC When the PC sends instruction 1 or 2 to the switcher then if the instruction is valid the switcher replies by sending the same four bytes to the PC that were sent except for the first byte where the DESTINATION bit is set high 39
9. 2 from the composite video section to the master audio outputs Vr s VIDEO Button Press to route the selected audio signal OUT 1 or OUT 2 SELECTOR from the s Video section to the master audio outputs COMP Button Press to route the selected audio signal OUT 1 or OUT 2 from the component video section to the master audio outputs MIC Button Press to route the microphone input to the master audio outputs 8 MIC Button Increase the microphone audio signal level 9 AUDIO LEVEL Button Decrease the microphone audio signal level 10 MASTER Button Decrease the master audio signal level 11 Button Increase the master audio signal level 12 LOCK Button Press to lock the front panel buttons 13 TALK OVER Button Push the button to activate talk over 1 MASTER OUTPUT LINE and SPEAKER 2 With the TALK OVER button pressed in speaking into the microphone amplifies the voice of the speaker overriding and fading out all other audio channels However pressing the MIC button in the Master Audio Selector renders the Talk Over function inactive 7 Your Presentation Matrix Switcher VGA UXGA cv t VGA UXGA cv COMP L G R L G HR L G R FL G R L G R tL G R L G R L G R IN4 Figure 2 VP 26 Pre
10. 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 26 as Figure 9 illustrates Connected to PIN 5 Ground 2 ANS FIN 3 Connected to PIN FIN 2 Connected to PIN 3 Female 9 Dsub From PC Male 9 pin D sub PIN 4Conrected to PIN 6 PINS 8 7 1 Comect d together Ifa cable is used connect the shield b PIN 5 Figure 9 Connecting a PC Without a null modem Adapter Connecting via RS 485 You can control a VP 26 unit via an RS 485 controller or a Master Programmable Remote Control system such as the Kramer RC 3000 To connect an RC 3000 to a VP 26 unit see Figure 10 connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the RC 3000 to the RS 485 port on the VP 26 unit as follows e Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 26 unit e Connect the PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the RC 3000 to the B PIN on the RS 485 rear panel port of the VP 26 unit e If shielded twisted pair cable is used the shield may be connected to the G Ground PIN on one of the units for example on the RC 3000 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher e Set the VP 26 unit to a Machine other than 1 according to Table 7 and set DIP 4 ON for RS 485 line termination with 120Q RS 485 PINOUT d B 5485 RS2S2IN Rs2320UT E AUG OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT
11. VGA UXGA signals with audio a 4x2 matrix switcher for composite video and audio a 4x2 matrix switcher for s Video and audio and a 2x2 matrix switcher for component video Y PB CB PR CR as well as the master audio switcher that routes one of the pre selected audio inputs from these four switchers to two separate outputs In addition the VP 26 features e A VGA UXGA video bandwidth of 300MHz to ensure transparent performance even in the most critical applications and is HDTV compatible e Acomposite SDI video bandwidth of 420MHz an s Video bandwidth of 320MHz a component video bandwidth of 380MHz and a CAT 5 resolution of up to UXGA e 37 selector buttons microphone input level control and master audio level control e Microphone talk over mode the microphone input signal lowers the line audio output level when the connected microphone detects sound e A CAT 5 output with a transmission range of more than 300 feet over 100 meters that transmits the OUT 2 VGA UXGA video and audio signals to a remote acceptor via a receiver e An internal 5 Watt per channel 24kHz stereo power amplifier for connecting the speakers directly to the machine e A panel LOCK button to prevent tampering with the front panel e Previous setup recall via the non volatile memory after power up e Changing the audio output levels via RS 232 commands Overview 3 2 3 3 Control the VP 26 using the front panel buttons or remotely
12. VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher MACH RS 485 A Machine 1 Master m pio AUDIO OUTPUT 2 EG VOAUXGA Yic COMP G R L QARI L OF Em mm Tum EIT 90986 99996999806 99899 E ol ET ep 6 9 z Up to 8 1 S n Units 1112 Machine 8 Figure 13 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 20 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 6 8 DIP Switch Settings Figure 14 and Table 6 define the factory default DIP switch settings MACH ft Figure 14 Default DIP switch Settings Table 6 DIP switch Settings DIPS Function Description 1 2 3 Machine Determines the number of the machine in the sequence 4 RS 485 TERM JON for RS 485 Line Termination with 1200 OFF for no RS 485 Line Termination 6 8 1 Setting the Machine f DIP Switches You can cascade up to eight VP 26 units The Machine determines the position of a VP 26 unit specifying which VP 26 unit is being controlled when several VP 26 units connect to a PC or serial controller Set the Machine on a VP 26 unit via Setup DIPS 1 2 and 3 according to Table 7 Table 7 Machine DIP switch Settings Machine DIP switch 1 2 3 1 Master OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF OFF
13. via e RS 485 or RS 232 serial commands transmitted by a touch screen system PC or other serial controller e The Kramer infrared remote control transmitter e The ETHERNET About the Power Connect Feature The Power Connect feature means that only one unit in a system the transmitter or the receiver needs to be connected to a power source when the devices are within 150 feet 50 meters of each other The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power The distance does not exceed 50 meters on standard CAT 5 cable For longer distances heavy gauge cable should be used For a CAT 5 cable exceeding a distance of 50 meters separate power supplies should be connected to the transmitter and to the receiver simultaneously Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP We recommend that you use shielded twisted pair STP cable There are different levels of STP cable available and we advise you to use the best quality STP cable that you can afford Our non skew free cable Kramer BC STP is intended for digital signals and for analog signals where skewing is not an issue For cases where there is skewing our UTP skew free cable Kramer BC XTP may be used Bear in mind though that we advise using STP cables where possible since the compliance to electromagnetic interference was tested using those cables Although unshielded twisted pair UTP cable might be preferred for long range application
14. 0 Figure 25 Atmel Flip Window Operation Completed 31 Figure 26 The KFR Programmer Window 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Contents Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Terminology Used in this User Manual Front Panel VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features Rear Panel VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features VP 26 Underside Panel Features CAT 5 PINOUT DIP switch Settings Machine DIP switch Settings Technical Specifications of the VP 26 Presentation Switcher VP 26 Hex Table Video and Audio In group IN OUT 1 Selector VP 26 Hex Table Video and Audio In group IN OUT 2 Selector VP 26 Master Audio Selector Hex Table Set the Audio OUT 1 Gain Control for the Groups Set the Audio OUT 2 Gain Control for the Groups Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Microphone Set the Audio Output Gain Control for the Master Audio Increase or Decrease the Audio Out 1 Gain by One Step Protocol Definitions Instruction Codes 10 15 21 21 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 39 iii Introduction Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics Since 1981 Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique creative and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video audio presentation and broadcasting professi
15. 2 OUT twisted pair connector see section 6 3 to a line receiver for example the TP 122 XGA Audio Line Receiver which is connected to a remote display and speakers 7 Connect a dynamic or a condenser microphone if required to the MIC IN XLR connector 8 You can connect a PC and or controller to the RS 232 port see section 6 4 RS 485 port see section 6 5 ETHERNET see section 6 6 9 Connectthe unit to additional machines if required via the RS 485 port see section 6 7 for control 10 Connect the power cord 1 In Figure 4 the audio connections are not shown except for the microphone and speakers connections 2 The receiver receives the CATS signal decodes it and outputs it to a VGA acceptor 3 Use the Con Dyn switch refer to the rear panel item 2 in Figure 2 to select a dynamic microphone or a condenser 13 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Composite Video Computer Player Graphics Source s Video Player Projector Display AV Receiver Figure 4 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 14 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Figure 5 Figure 6 and Figure 7 illustrate how to wire a balanced unbalanced input and or output connection L R Fi
16. 47 FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio frequency devices Subpart B Unintentional radiators CAUTION DO Servicing the machines can only be done by an authorized Kramer technician Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the equipment DO Use the supplied DC power supply to feed power to the machine DO Pleaseuse recommended interconnection cables to connect the machine to other components FCC and CE approved using STP cable for twisted pair products 41 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Caution Safety Warning Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening servicing 001 i al loc Institute of Quality amp Control NY Kramer Electronics Ltd Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com P N 2900 000218 REV 3
17. 7 80 81 18 88 80 81 Decrease 18 85 81 81 18 86 81 81 18 87 81 81 18 88 81 81 37 Communication Protocol 11 Communication Protocol This protocol which enables RS 232 communication between the VP 26 and the PC uses 4 bytes of information and data is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 17 Protocol Definitions MSB LSB DESTINATION INSTRUCTION 0 D N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 NO 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 Ist byte INPUT 1 0 0 0 0 12 11 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 2nd byte OUTPUT 1 0 0 0 0 0 O1 00 7 6 5 4 3 2 0 3rd byte MACHINE NUMBER 1 0 0 0 M3 M2 M1 MO T 6 5 4 3 2 0 Ath byte Ist BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 0 D DESTINATION BIT This bit is always low when sending from the PC to the switchers and high for information sent to the PC N5 N0 INSTRUCTION These 6 bits define the function that is to be performed by the switcher s Similarly if a function is performed via the machine s keyboard then these bits are set with the INSTRUCTION NO which was performed The instruction codes are defined according to the table below INSTRUCTION NO is the value to be set for N5 NO 2nd BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bits 3 6 Defined as 0 12 10 INPUT For disconnect set as 0 For other operations these bits defined according to Table 18 3rd BYTE Bit 7 defined as 1 Bits 2 6 defined as 0 OI O0 OUTPUT For operations t
18. 81 vas In3 01 83 81 81 In4 01 84 81 81 In 1 01 81 8281 Composite In2 01 82 82 81 Video In3 01 83 82 81 In4 01 84 82 81 In 1 01 81 83 81 In2 01 82 83 81 doces In3 01838381 In4 01 84 83 81 Component In 1 01 81 84 81 Video In2 018284 81 Table 10 VP 26 Hex Table Video and Audio In group IN OUT 2 Selector Inputs VGAOUT2 Composite s Video Component Group Video OUT 2 OUT2 Video OUT 2 In 1 01 81 85 81 In2 01 82 85 81 In3 01 83 85 81 In4 01 84 85 81 In 1 01 81 86 81 Composite In2 01 82 86 81 Video 01838681 In4 01 84 86 81 In 1 01 81 87 81 In 2 01 82 87 81 svideo n3 01838781 In4 01 84 87 81 Component In 1 01 81 88 81 Video In2 01 82 88 81 35 Hex Table Table 11 VP 26 Master Audio Selector Hex Table Master Audio Selector Group Audio OUT Audio Master OUT VGA Audio OUT 1 02 81 81 81 Composite Video Group Audio OUT 1 02 82 81 81 s Video Group Audio OUT 1 02 83 81 81 Component Video Group Audio OUT 1 02 84 81 81 VGA Audio OUT 2 02 85 81 81 Composite Video Group Audio OUT 2 02 86 81 81 s Video Group Audio OUT 2 02 87 81 81 Component Video Group Audio OUT 2 02 88 81 81 Microphone 02 8A 81 81 Disconnect All 02 80 81 81 101 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables The following tables describe the audio gain controls Table 12 Set the Audio OUT 1 Gain Control for the Groups
19. Communication Protocol NOTE 3 The reply to a REQUEST instruction is as follows the same instruction and input codes as were sent are returned and the OUTPUT is assigned to the value of the requested parameter The reply to the instruction 5 what is the status of the VGA group 0000 0101 1000 0000 1000 0011 1000 0001 Would be 0100 0101 1000 0000 1000 0100 1000 0001 NOTE 4 An error code is returned to the PC if an invalid code was sent to the switcher for example when trying to switch an input or a group which is greater than the highest one defined This code is also returned to the PC if an RS 232 instruction is sent while the machine is being programmed via the front panel Reception of this code by the switcher will not be valid NOTE 5 Under normal conditions the machine s present status is saved each time a change is made The power down save the auto save may be disabled using this code Note that each time that the machine is turned ON the auto save function is automatically set NOTE 6 This is a request to identify the switchers in a system If the INPUT is set as 1 or 2 the machine will send its name The reply is the decimal value of the INPUT and the OUTPUT For example the reply to the request to send the machine s name for machine 001 will be 0111 110 0000000 i e 12840 001 011 i e 128423 000 000 If the request for identification is sent with the INPUT set as 3 or 4 the app
20. Downloading from the Internet 32 8 22 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 32 8 23 Upgrading Firmware 32 9 Technical Specifications 34 10 Hex Table 35 Contents 10 1 Audio Gain Control Hex Tables 36 11 Communication Protocol 38 Figures Figure 1 VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Front View 6 Figure 2 VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Rear View 8 Figure 3 VP 26 Presentation Switcher Controller Underside View 10 Figure 4 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 14 Figure 5 Connecting a Balanced Stereo Audio Input Output 15 Figure 6 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input 15 Figure 7 Connecting an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Output 15 Figure 8 CAT 5 PINOUT 15 Figure 9 Connecting a PC Without a null modem Adapter 16 Figure 10 Controlling via RS 485 for example using an RC 3000 17 Figure 11 Local Area Connection Properties Window 18 Figure 12 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Window 18 Figure 13 Control Configuration via RS 232 and RS 485 20 Figure 14 Default DIP switch Settings 21 Figure 15 Independent Switchers Mode 24 Figure 16 Switching in the Master Audio Mode 25 Figure 17 Switching to the MIC in the Master Audio Mode 25 Figure 18 Splash Screen 27 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window 27 Figure 20 Device Selection Window 28 Figure 21 Selecting the Device from the Selection Window 28 Figure 22 Loading the Hex 29 Figure 23 RS 232 Window 29 Figure 24 Atmel Flip Window Connected 3
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22. Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Contents Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Getting Started 1 2 1 Quick Start 2 3 Overview 3 3 1 About the VP 26 3 3 2 About the Power Connect Feature 4 3 3 Shielded Twisted Pair STP Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP 4 3 4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance 5 3 5 Terminology Used in this User Manual 5 4 Your Presentation Matrix Switcher 5 5 Installing the VP 26 on a Rack 11 6 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 12 6 1 Connecting the VP 26 Rear Panel 12 6 2 Connecting the Balanced Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output 15 6 3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ 45 Connector 15 6 4 Connecting a PC 16 6 5 Connecting via RS 485 16 6 6 Controlling via ETHERNET 17 6 6 1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC Crossover Cable 17 6 6 2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub Straight Through Cable 19 6 6 3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port 19 6 7 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 19 6 8 DIP switch Settings 21 6 8 1 Setting the Machine f DIP switches 21 7 Operating Your Switcher 22 7 1 The Front Panel Buttons 22 7 2 The Independent Switchers AFV Mode 23 7 3 The Master Audio Breakaway Mode 25 8 Flash Memory Upgrade 26 8 1 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade 26 811 Downloading from the Internet 26 8 1 2 Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port 26 813 Upgrading Firmware 27 8 2 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade 31 8 2 1
23. LECTOR buttons include one button for each of the outputs and the MIC button 6 Another way to use the microphone is to press the TALK OVER button the main audio level is lowered when the microphone picks up speech 25 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 26 lets you upgrade both the e Switcher Microcontroller see section 8 1 e Ethernet Microcontroller see section 8 2 Switcher Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 26 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading from the Internet see section 8 1 1 e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port see section 8 1 2 e Upgrading Firmware see section 8 1 3 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 Goto our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com and download the file FLIP VP26 zip from the Technical Support section 2 Extract the file FLIP VP26 zip to a folder for example C Program Files Kramer Flash 3 Create a shortcut on your desktop to the file FLIP EXE Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer firmware version on a VP 26 unit do the following 1 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 26 unit to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub COM port on your PC se
24. O feiern VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR s AUDIO SELECTOR SELECTOR faa 3 m fa 1 Veauxca voco Cow Me E H ILI LILILILI T Ly O C TALK OVER H Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure 1 VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Front View KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Table 2 Front Panel VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 IR Infrared Receiver Signals from the remote control transmitter illuminate the LED 2 POWER Switch Illuminated switch for turning the unit ON and OFF 3 VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the VGA UXGA video audio source to switch to Buttons OUT 1 and or OUT 2 from 1 to 4 4 VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the composite video audio source to switch to OUT 1 Buttons and or OUT 2 from 1 to 4 5 s VIDEO Y C AUDIO SELECTOR Selects the s Video audio source to switch to OUT 1 and or Buttons OUT 2 from 1 to 4 6 COMP AUDIO SELECTOR Buttons Selects the component video audio source to switch to OUT 1 and or OUT 2 input 1 and 2 7 VGA UXGA Button Press to route the selected audio signal OUT 1 or OUT 2 from the VGA UXGA section to the master audio outputs CV Button Press to route the selected audio signal OUT 1 or OUT
25. Protocol DHCP network location Gateway A network position serving as an entry to another network On the Internet a node or stopping point can be either a gateway node or a host end point node IP Address A 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver within a network via a particular server or workstation of data HTML pages or e mails that is sent in packets across the Internet Every device connected to an IP network must have a unique IP address This address is used to reference the specific unit Local Area Network Computers sharing a common communications line or wireless link which often share a Protocol TCP IP LAN server within a defined geographic area Media Access A computer s unique hardware number or address in a LAN or other network On an Control MAC Ethernet LAN the MAC address is identical to the Ethernet address Address Transmission The basic communication language or protocol of the Internet that breaks the message Control into appropriately sized packets for the network and can be used as a communications Protocol Internet protocol in an intranet or an extranet 4 Figure 1 Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Figure 2 Table 2 and Table 3 describe the front and rear panels of the VP 26 respectively 1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Your Presentation Matrix Switcher os AUDI
26. a Network Hub Straight Through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP 26 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router via a straight through cable with RJ 45 connectors Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via the Ethernet connect the Master unit Machine 1 via the Ethernet port to the LAN port of your PC Use your PC initially to configure the settings see section 6 6 Controlling via RS 232 and RS 485 You can cascade up to eight VP 26 units with control from a PC or serial controller To cascade up to eight individual VP 26 units via RS 232 and RS 485 as illustrated in Figure 13 do the following 1 Connect the video sources and acceptors as well as the appropriate audio sources and acceptors as described in section 6 1 2 Connect the RS 232 port on the first VP 26 unit to the PC using the null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended as section 6 4 describes 3 Connect the RS 485 terminal block port on the first VP 26 unit to the RS 485 port on the second VP 26 unit and so on connecting all the RS 485 ports 4 Set the DIP switches as section 6 8 1 describes In particular Set the first VP 26 unit as Machine 1 the second unit to Machine 2 and so on up to Machine 8 for the eighth unit Set Dip 4 ON the first and last VP 26 units terminating the RS 485 line at 1200 On the other units set DIP 4 OFF Connecting the
27. amer authorized service center consult your authorized dealer LIMITATION OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty EXCLUSION OFDAMAGES Phe liability of Kramer for any effective products is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option Kramer shall not be liable for Damage to other property caused by defects in this product damages based upon inconvenience loss of use of the product loss oftime commercial loss or 2 Anyother damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some countries may not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from place to place NOTE All products returned to Kramer for service must have prior approval This may be obtained from your dealer Thisequipment has been tested to determine compliance with the requirements of EN 50081 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 50082 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC generic immunity standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry environment CFR
28. ation Completed 10 Close the Atmel Flip window 11 Disconnect the power on the VP 26 12 Disconnect the RS 232 rear panel port on the VP 26 unit from the null modem adapter 13 Release the FLASH PROG button on rear panel 14 Connect the power to the VP 26 Ethernet Flash Memory Upgrade The VP 26 firmware is located in FLASH memory which lets you upgrade to the latest Kramer firmware version in minutes The process involves e Downloading the upgrade package from the Internet e Connecting the PC to the RS 232 port e Upgrading the firmware 31 Flash Memory Upgrade 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 Downloading from the Internet You can download the up to date file from the Internet To do so 1 3 Go to our Web site at http www Kramerelectronics com and download the file SetKFRETHI 1 xx zip from the technical support section Extract the file SetK FRETH 1 xx zip package which includes the KFR Programmer application setup and the s 9 firmware file to a folder for example C Program Files KFR Upgrade Install the KFR Programmer Application Connecting the PC to the RS 232 Port Before installing the latest Kramer Ethernet firmware version on the VP 26 do the following 1 2 3 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port COM 1 on the VP 26 to a null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub COM port on your PC P
29. cher 6 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher This section describes how to e Connect the rear panel see section 6 1 e Connect the audio see section 6 2 e Wire the CAT 5 connector see section 6 3 Connect a PC or other controller via the RS 232 port see section 6 4 e Connect a controller via the RS 485 port see section 6 5 e Control via the ETHERNET see section 6 6 e Cascade several machines see section 6 7 e Set the DIP switches see section 6 8 61 Connecting the VP 26 Rear Panel To connect the VP 26 as the example illustrated in Figure 4 shows do the following 1 Connect the following video sources that is one VGA UXGA source for example a computer graphics source to the VGA UXGA IN 1 15 pin HD F connector Composite video source for example a composite video player to the CV IN 1 BNC connector s Video source for example an s Video player to the Y C IN 1 4 pin connector Component video source for example a DVD player to the three IN 1 RCA connectors Y Pb Cb and Pr Cr 2 Connect the OUT 1 acceptors to a projector as follows The composite video CV OUT BNC connector to the composite video input of the projector The s Video Y C OUT 4 pin connector to the s Video input of 1 You do not need to connect all the inputs 2 In this example each of the OUT 1 connectors one from each group is connected to the same projector Use the projector controller t
30. e polarity Slide the switch to the left to change the VS polarity to NEGATIVE polarity From 1 to2 2 From 1 to 4 3 The CATS outputs the VGA UXGA OUT 2 signal only 4 See section 6 1 5 By default both switches are set to the right 6 Downgoing syncs 10 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Installing the VP 26 on a Rack 5 Installing the VP 26 on a Rack This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount Before Installing in a rack How to Rack Mount Before installing in a rack be sure that the environment is within the recommended range Operating temperature range 5 to 45 C 41 to 113 Operating humidity range 10 to 90 RHL non condensing Storage temperature range 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 Storage humidity range 5 to 95 RHL non condensing CAUTION When installing on a 19 rack avoid hazards by taking care that 1 Itis located within the recommended environmental conditions as the operating ambient temperature of a closed or multi unit rack assembly may exceed the room ambient temperature 2 Once rack mounted enough air will still flow around the machine 3 The machine is placed straight in the correct horizontal position 4 You do not overload the circuit s When connecting the machine to the supply circuit overloading the circuits might have a detrimental effect on overcurrent prot
31. e section 6 4 2 Ontherear panel push in the FLASH PROG button to program using a screwdriver 3 Connectthe power on the VP 26 unit and switch it ON 4 On the rear panel push in the FLASH PROG see Figure 2 using a screwdriver The files indicated in this section are given as an example only These file names are liable to change from time to time 26 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 8 1 3 Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware 1 Double click the desktop icon Shortcut to FLIP EXE The Splash screen appears as follows Figure 18 Splash Screen 2 After a few seconds the Splash screen is replaced by the Atmel Flip window Atmel Flip 1 8 8 Bie eis sls 9 Figure 19 Atmel Flip Window 3 Press the keyboard shortcut key F2 or select the Select command from the Device menu or press the integrated circuit icon in the upper right comer of the window The Device Selection window appears 27 Flash Memory Upgrade Device Selection Figure 20 Device Selection Window 4 Click the button next to the name of the device and select from the list AT89C51RD2 Atmel Flip 1 8 8 aay kak Wakaka X No device selected 89 5115 89 5131 89 5132 AT89C51ED2 ATS9CSIIC2 AT89C511D2 ATB9CSIRB2 ATS9CSIRC2 ATB9CSISNDI 122 T89CS1AC2
32. ection and supply wiring Refer to the appropriate nameplate ratings for information For example for fuse replacement see the value printed on the product label 5 The machine is earthed grounded in a reliable way and is connected only to an electricity socket with grounding Pay particular attention to situations where electricity is supplied indirectly when the power cord is not plugged directly into the socket in the wall for example when using an extension cable or a power strip and that you use only the power cord that is supplied with the machine To rack mount a machine il Attach both ear brackets to the machine To do so remove the screws from each side of the machine 3 on each side and replace those screws through the ear brackets Fy a Hess up a Place the ears of the machine against the rack rails and insert the proper screws not provided through each of the four holes in the rack ears Note that In some models the front panel may feature built in rack ears Detachable rack ears can be removed for desktop use Always mount the machine in the rack before you attach any cables or connect the machine to the power If you are using a Kramer rack adapter kit for a machine that is not 19 see the Rack Adapters user manual for installation instructions you can download it at http www kramerelectronics com 11 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Swit
33. from our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com 4 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http www kramerelectronics com Getting Started 2 4 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps Step 1 Mount the machine see section 5 Tete SUP ae Mount the machine in a rack or T Loc stick the 4 rubber feet to the underside x aa an 55558 99999 09995 Connect the audio inputs and outputs mi mw AUDIO OUTPUT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT 2 trom noo reos nom arom meme nn TE ER Emm EEEIEE 2 TETEETITE LIGAR FL IG IL GR en il G EE 5 e TEEERETSEEEETEEEGETEEEEET EEEEETEEEEE Step 3 Connect the control port see section 6 If required connect an RS 232 optional Control Fort and or the ETHERNET Fort Ste
34. gure 5 Connecting a Figure 6 Connecting an Figure 7 Connecting an Balanced Stereo Audio Unbalanced Stereo Audio Unbalanced Stereo Audio Input Output Input Output 6 3 Wiring the CAT 5 LINE OUT RJ 45 Connector Table 5 and Figure 8 define the CAT 5 PINOUT using a straight pin to pin cable with RJ 45 connectors Table 5 CAT 5 PINOUT Figure 8 CAT 5 PINOUT EIA TIA 568A EIA TIA 568B PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color 1 Green White 1 Orange White 2 Green 2 Orange 3 Orange White 3 Green White 4 Blue 4 Blue 5 Blue White 5 Blue White 6 Orange 6 Green 7 Brown White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown jm e M Pair1 4and5 Pair 1 4and5 Pair2 Pair 1 and 2 Pair3 1 and2 Pair 3 3 and 6 Pair4 7 and 8 Pair 4 7 8 12 45 78 36 15 Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher 6 4 6 5 Connecting a PC You can connect a PC or other controller to the VP 26 via the RS 232 port To connect using the null modem adapter provided with the machine recommended method e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the VP 26 to the null modem adapter and connect the null modem adapter with a 9 wire flat cable to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC To connect without using a null modem adapter e Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC to the RS 232
35. hese bits are defined according to Table 18 4th BYTE Bit 7 Defined as 1 Bits 3 6 Defined as 0 M3 M0 MACHINE NUMBER MACHINE NUMBER DIPSWITCH CODE 1 38 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Communication Protocol Table 18 Instruction Codes INSTRUCTION DEFINITION FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION NOTE DESCRIPTION INPUT OUTPUT 0 RESET MACHINE 0 0 1 1 SWITCH GROUPS 1 4 Set equal to video and audio 8 Set equal to group to 2 inputs to be switched for the which output is to be relative group switched 2 SWITCH AUDIO OUTPUTS 1 10 Set equal to audio output to 2 be switched to Master Audio out 5 REQUEST GROUP STATUS 0 8 Set equal to the group of 3 which status is required 6 REQUEST STATUS OF 0 3 MASTER AUDIO OUTPUT 8 BREAKAWAY SETTING 0 0 Audio follow video 2 Audio breakaway 11 REQUEST BREAKAWAY 0 0 3 SETTING 16 ERROR Don t care 0 Invalid instruction 4 Out of range 18 RESET MACHINE 0 0 1 22 SET AUDIO GAIN OF AUDIO 1 10 Gain value 7 OUTPUT 24 NCREASE DECREASE AUDIO 1 10 0 Increase gain 8 GAIN Decrease gain 25 REQUEST GAIN 1 10 0 Video gain 3 9 Audio gain 30 LOCK FRONT PANEL 0 Panel unlocked 0 1 Panel locked 31 REQUEST WHETHER PANEL 0 0 3 IS LOCKED 57 SET AUTO SAVE 1 Autosave Don t care 5 2 No save 61 DENTIFY MACHINE 1 or 2 Machine name 0 request first 4 digits 6 3 or 4 Program version 1
36. in the TALK OVER mode when the microphone level needs to be adjusted separately 3 Achieving optimum results for a particular environment when using a microphone may require experimentation in adjusting the AUDIO and MIC LEVELS 4 Two channels are active in the Talk Over mode a source selected via the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR buttons and the microphone channel 5 Adjust the microphone level via the MIC AUDIO LEVEL and buttons 22 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Operating Your Switcher By default the stereo audio signals switch together with the video that is the unit is set in mode You can change to breakaway mode via RS 232 Pressing an illuminated AUDIO SELECTOR button for more than 2 seconds mutes the master audio output and the button no longer illuminates The video will continue to display but without sound 7 2 The Independent Switchers AFV Mode In the independent switchers AFV mode the four matrix switchers of the VP 26 operate independently of each other For each matrix switcher you can select any input to switch to the outputs as illustrated in Figure 15 The audio input signal follows the video signal and the last audio signal selected is outputted to the master audio output You can route any combination of Two of the four VGA UXGA inputs to the VGA UXGA outputs e Two of the four CV inputs to the CV outputs e Two of the four Y C inputs to the Y C o
37. master output by pressing the relevant button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section For example press the CV OUT 2 button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section to route the composite video input 4 signal to the MASTER OUTPUT as illustrated in 16 Vut sumo ae a MS m or ne OC m OOOO Bee SHEE HSN SN HE Figure 16 Switching in the Master Audio Mode When a microphone is connected to the MIC IN XLR connector you can press the MIC button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section The MIC button illuminates see Figure 17 and the speakers output the MIC IN audio signal while retaining the current video display You can return to the composite video CV audio output by pressing the relevant CV button under the MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR section once again VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR mmm S VIDEO YIC AUDIO SELECTOR p CONPAUDIOSELECTOR y ums MASTER AUDIO SELECTOR 1 sor OU mi mi BL FOLL Bee IC SEENE Figure 17 Switching to the MIC in the Master Audio Mode 1 The Independent Switchers AFV mode 2 Replacing the previous illuminated button 3 You can set the machine to the breakaway mode via RS 232 4 The MASTER audio signal is routed simultaneously to the LINE and the SPKR channels The only difference between them is that the SPKR channel has an internal power amplifier which lets you connect the speakers directly to the unit 5 The nine MASTER AUDIO SE
38. nal Block Connect to a pair of loudspeakers Connector 15 Y C AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the s Video balanced audio sources 16 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the PC or the Remote Controller 17 RS 485 Terminal Block Port Pins B and A 4 are for RS 485 Pin G may be connected to the shield if required 18 DIP switches DIP switches for setup of the unit DIPs 1 2 and 3 are for setting the machine and DIP 4 is for RS 485 termination see section 6 8 19 ETH PROG Button Press to upgrade the Ethernet microcontroller firmware see section 8 2 20 ETHERNET Connector Connects to the PC or other Serial Controller through computer networking 21 ETH Factory Reset Button Press to reset to factory default definitions IP Address 192 168 1 39 Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 1 1 From to 4 2 Both the LINE and the SPKR terminal block connecters receive the same signal the LINE outputs it as it is while the SPKR is amplified 3 Turn the machine OFF using the power switch and then turn it ON while pressing the ETH Factory Reset button The unit will power up and load its memory with the factory default definitions Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Feature Function 22 COMP AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the component video balanced audio sources
39. nced stereo audio channels 4dBm 50 kO on detachable terminal block connectors Mic 3mV 10 condenser dynamic on an XLR connector OUTPUTS 2 VGA UXGA on 15 pin HD F connectors 2 s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp 75 on 4 pin connectors 2 composite video 1 Vpp 75 Q on BNC connectors 2 sets of component video Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp on RCA connectors 1 UTP CAT 5 connector Line OUT Each output is accompanied by the appropriate balanced stereo audio channel 4dBm 150 Q on detachable terminal blocks 1 master stereo audio 4dBm 150 on detachable terminal block 1 stereo speaker output 2x5W continuous into 40 MAX OUTPUT LEVEL Video VGA UXGA 2 85Vpp Audio Group 20dBm 2 8Vpp CV 3 8Vpp Master 15dBm Component video 2 7 Vpp CAT 5 2Vpp BANDWIDTH 3dB Video VGA UXGA 300MHz Y C 320MHz CV 420MHz Component video 380MHz CAT 5 up to UXGA Audio Group 46kHz Speakers 40kHz Master 33kHz DIFF GAIN VGA UXGA 0 1596 Y C 0 03 CV 0 03 CAT 5 6 4 DIFF PHASE VGA UXGA 0 09 Deg Y C 0 03 Deg CV 0 03 Deg CAT 5 0 2 Deg K FACTOR 0 196 S N RATIO Video VGA UXGA 75dB Audio Group 74dB Y C 8188 CV 75dB Component video 7688 CAT 5 5988 unweighted Speakers 53dB max pwr weighted Master out 72dB CROSSTALK all hostile Video VGA UXGA 45dB Y C 48dB CV 41dB Component video 43dB Audio Gr
40. o switch between the VP 26 video outputs or projector inputs 3 In Figure 4 the audio connections are not shown except for the microphone and speakers connections 4 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VP 26 After connecting your VP 26 switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device Switching on the VP 26 recalls the previous setup from the non volatile memory 5 Although in this example only one source is connected you can connect all four inputs that is 12 in total 6 In this example a projector is used but you can also connect separate outputs such as displays video recorders and so on 12 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Connecting the VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher the projector The VGA UXGA UXGA OUT 15 pin connector to the VGA UXGA input of the projector The three OUT RCA connectors Y PB CB and to the component video input of the projector 3 Connect the appropriate balanced audio sources and acceptors not shown in Figure 4 4 Connectthe MASTER OUTPUT LINE terminal block connector if required not shown in Figure 4 see section 7 3 5 Connectthe MASTER OUTPUT SPKR block connector to a pair of loudspeakers by connecting the left loudspeaker to the L and the L terminal block connectors and the right loudspeaker to the R and the R terminal block connectors Do not Ground loudspeakers 6 Connectthe CAT 5 VGA
41. onal on a daily basis In recent years we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line making the best even better Our 1 000 plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function Thank you for purchasing the Kramer VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher which is ideal for e Presentation and conference room systems e Production studios e Rental and staging The package includes the following items VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher e Windows based Kramer control software e Null modem adapter and power cord e Kramer RC IR3 Infrared Remote Control Transmitter including the required battery and a separate user manual 3 e This user manual Getting Started We recommend that you e Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for possible future shipment e Review the contents of this user manual Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables 1 GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapters GROUP 11 Sierra Products 2 We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine 3 Download up to date Kramer user manuals
42. oup lt 76dB Master lt 69dB 1kHz CONTROLS Channel selector for video and audio for VGA UXGA Y C and CV master audio output selector master audio level mic audio level talkover lock RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet IR COUPLING Video VGA UXGA Y C and CV DC Audio AC input and output AUDIO THD Group 0 08 Speakers 2 max pwr Master 0 25 NOISE 1kHz AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC Group 0 065 Speakers 1 6 max pwr Master 0 155 POWER SOURCE 100 264VAC 50 60Hz 37VA DIMENSIONS 19 x7 x2U W D H WEIGHT 3 8kg 8 4lbs approx ACCESSORIES Power cord null modem adapter Windows based Kramer control software Windows based Ethernet Configuration Manager and Virtual Serial Port Manager infrared remote control transmitter 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice 34 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Hex Table 10 Hex Table Table 9 and Table 10 list the Hex values which the protocol in section 11 describes in more detail for the VP 26 Presentation Switcher RS 232 communication is at 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Table 9 VP 26 Hex Table Video and Audio In group IN OUT 1 Selector Inputs VGA OUT 1 Composite s Video OUT Component Group Video OUT 1 1 Video OUT 1 In 1 01 81 81 81 In 2 01 8281
43. p 4 Turn the power ON Step 5 Set the machine see section 7 INDEPENDENT SWITCHERS MODE MASTER AUDIO MODE Au SELECTOR For each switcher section Press one of nine _ few c mwa cw d VGA UXGA AUDIO SELECTOR buttons to select VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR the audio signato S VIDEO AUDIO SELECTOR route to the COMP AUDIO SELECTOR MASTER OUTPUT LINE and SPKR Press a button to route any x TALK OVER input to the outpute Mic MASTER LI LI U Press to talk over the master audio output Adjust the master Lock the front and mic audio level panel buttons Step 6 Operate the machine Operate via the front panel buttons IK remote control RS 485 RS 232 and ETHERNET 2 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Overview 3 1 Overview This section describes e Asummary of the VP 26 see section 3 1 e The power connect feature see section 3 2 e Using shielded twisted pair STP unshielded twisted pair UTP see section 3 3 e Recommendations for achieving the best performance see section 3 4 e The terminology used in this user manual see section 3 5 About the VP 26 The VP 26 is a high quality one box presentation matrix switcher which includes three independent 4x2 audio video matrix switchers one independent 2x2 audio video matrix switcher and a master audio switcher It combines the functions of a 4x2 matrix switcher for computer graphics
44. ropriate machine will send its software version number Again the reply would be the decimal value of the INPUT and OUTPUT the INPUT representing the number in front of the decimal point and the OUTPUT representing the number following the decimal point For example for version 3 5 the reply will be 0111 110 000 0011 i e 1283 000 0101 i e 1284 5 000 000 NOTE 7 GAIN VALUE Number from 0 to 127 NOTE 8 Answer Current Audio Gain 0 127 40 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics hereafter Kramer warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms HOW LONGIS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for seven years from the date of the first customer purchase WHOIS PROTECTED Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product The following are not covered by the warranty 1 Any product which is not distributed by Kramer or which is not purchased from an authorized Kramer dealer If you are uncertain as to whether a dealer is authorized please contact Kramer at one of the agents listed in the Web site www kramerelectronics com 2 Any product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed or on which the WARRANTY VOID IF TAMPERED sticker has been torn reattached remo
45. s the UTP cable should be installed far away from electric cables motors and so on which are prone to create electrical interference However since the use of UTP cable might cause inconformity to electromagnetic standards Kramer does not commit to meeting the standard with UTP cable 1 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video audio transmission but not for feeding the power at these distances KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Matrix Switcher 3 4 Recommendations for Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance e Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables e Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer VP 26 away from moisture excessive sunlight and dust 3 5 Terminology Used in this User Manual Table 1 defines some terms that are used in this user manual Table 1 Terminology Used in this User Manual Term Definition 802 3 The standard specification for ETHERNET that is maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Dynamic Host Allows the network administrator to distribute IP addresses from a central point and Configuration automatically send a new IP address when an Ethernet point is plugged into a different
46. sentation Matrix Switcher Rear View 8 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Your Presentation Matrix Switcher Table 3 Rear Panel VP 26 Presentation Matrix Switcher Features Feature Function 1 MIC IN XLR Connector Connect to the microphone 2 COND DYN Selector Switch Push in to select a condenser release to select a dynamic microphone 3 VGA UXGA Terminal Block Connect to a VGA UXGA balanced audio acceptor Connector 4 o 5 CV Terminal Block Connector Connect to a composite video balanced audio a8 a acceptor 5 x 3 Y C Terminal Block Connector Connect to an s Video balanced audio acceptor 6 COMP Terminal Block Connect to a component video balanced audio Connector acceptor 7 VGA UXGA AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connect to the VGA UXGA balanced audio sources Connectors 8 VGA UXGA Terminal Block Connect to a VGA UXGA balanced audio acceptor a Connector 9 o 5 CV Terminal Block Connector Connect to a composite video balanced audio 9 a acceptor 10 3 Y C Terminal Block Connector Connect to an s Video balanced audio acceptor 11 COMP Terminal Block Connect to a component video balanced audio Connector acceptor 12 CV AUDIO IN Terminal Block Connectors Connect to the composite video balanced audio sources 13 LINE Terminal Block Connector Connect the master balanced audio channel MASTER acceptor 14 OUTPUT SPKR Termi
47. ush in the ETH PROG button located on the machine rear side Connect the power on your machine Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware Double click the KFR Programmer desktop icon The KFR Programmer window appears see Figure 26 m 15 x COM PORT C COM1 e C COM2 Send C COM3 um C Figure 26 The KFR Programmer Window 1 File names are liable to change from time to time 32 KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Flash Memory Upgrade 9e zc gv Select the required COM Port Press the File button to select the 5 9 firmware file included in the package Press the Send button to download the file The Send button lights red Wait until downloading is completed and the red Send button turns off Disconnect the power on the VP 26 Release the ETH PROG button located on the machine rear side Connect the power on your machine 1 To which the VP 26 is connected on your PC 33 Technical Specifications 9 Technical Specifications Table 8 includes the technical specifications Table 8 Technical Specifications of the VP 26 Presentation Switcher INPUTS 4 VGA UXGA on 15 pin HD F connectors 4 s Video 1 Vpp Y 0 3Vpp C 75 Q on 4 pin connectors 4 composite video 1Vpp 75 on BNC connectors 2 sets of component video Y Pb Cb Pr Cr 1Vpp 0 7Vpp 0 7Vpp on RCA connectors Each input is accompanied by the appropriate bala
48. utputs e The COMP inputs to the COMP outputs For example in the CV matrix switcher section you can switch IN 1 to OUT 1 and IN 4 to OUT 2 by pressing the VIDEO CV AUDIO SELECTOR button 1 on the OUT 1 set and button 4 on the OUT 2 set The same applies to the other matrix switcher sections CV Y C and COMP Each pressed button illuminates indicating selection and outputting of that video and audio source You can choose not to use one or more of the matrix switchers 1 This is the pre installed factory default The default can be modified via the Windows based Kramer control software 2 Audio Follow Video in which all operations relate to both the video and the audio channels 3 In which video and audio channels switch independently 4 The OUT 2 signal is also routed to the CAT5 VGA 2 OUT connector 5 Assuming that all inputs are connected 6 Pressing an illuminated button for more than 2 seconds will disconnect the output and the button will no longer illuminate 23 Operating Your Switcher AUDIO em Aubio Punicum sa AUDIO paneta co ria feo mm AUDIO nel cv sMpeo mm m3 mmEEEE HE EH m m AUDIO OUTPUT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT 2 MASTER OUTPUT RS 232 RS 485 ETHERNET MIC IN VGAIUXGA cv COMP VGAJUXGA cv COMP Line SPKR Il 8 8 EEEEETEEEEE JEEEEEEEEEH tla o EE
49. ved or otherwise interfered with 3 Damage deterioration or malfunction resulting from i Accident misuse abuse neglect fire water lightning or other acts of nature ii Product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product iii Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Kramer iv Any shipment of the product claims must be presented to the carrier v Removalor installation of the product vi Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect vii Cartons equipment enclosures cables or accessories used in conjunction with the product WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR We will pay labor and material expenses for covered items We will not pay for the following 1 Removalorinstallations charges 2 Costs of initial technical adjustments set up including adjustment of user controls or programming These costs are the responsibility of the Kramer dealer from whom the product was purchased 3 Shipping charges HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE 1 obtain service on you product you must take or ship it prepaid to any authorized Kramer service center 2 Whenever warranty service is required the original dated invoice or a copy must be presented as proof of warranty coverage and should be included in any shipment of the product Please also include in any mailing a contact name company address and a description of the problem s 3 For the name of the nearest Kr
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